Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Slightly out of focus

Today began with me pulling out a bag pattern I started last year ...then I found some unfinished samples for the book, in lovely Pippiejoe fabric. Finished them off (not that there's a huge hurry for photos - the editing process is yet to begin).

Back to the bag pattern.... I went looking for fabric and found a felted jumper. I was inspired to hack off the arms to wear it as a vest (it was beginning to get a bit cold in the studio and a lot colder out in the carpark, where I was headed).

It needed a little tweaking.

The pale grey chalk-stripe across the chest and back had to go.

The arms and neck needed a bit of finishing.... hmmmm... could do with a bit of shaping, too...

Ummm... not sure what happened to the bag pattern. I suspect I'm having commitment issues while the previous relationship is still up in the air.

I'm not used to sitting still and I hate waiting for anything - least of all direction. Until the editor gets back to me, there's a good chance you'll see every UFO in my stash done and spontaneous refashions galore.

Oh wow, I LOVE your felted vest refashion. Do you know I haven't actually made one for myself? Must get onto that this winter. Very very cool to be getting into some kiddy-creations too. They look ace. Not showing William in case he wants them...